Music Minute - Brandon Wisham: Growin' Up

 

South Carolina native Brandon Wisham reflects on the whirlwind feeling of growing up in the blink of an eye in “Growin' Up,” out now. Written by Wisham, Jeb Gipson and Jake Rose, “Growin' Up” is Wisham's third release to date and one of his most vulnerable yet. After turning 22 in October, Wisham takes a moment to look back on his wild journey and what facing the reality of growing up truly looks like for him.   “'Growin' Up' isn't just about getting older, it's about discovering who you are, embracing change and holding onto the lessons that shape your heart,” shares Wisham. “This song resonates with my story and I hope that there's a connection between it and yours!”   LISTEN: “GROWIN' UP”   The rising country artist released his debut single “Back Together” in March, which was praised as “a stunning showcase of his raw, unfiltered artistry” by All Country News. Wisham followed up the track with “Better Than The Day” last month, putting his rock-country roots on display. The track went to spin on SiriusXM's The Highway as only his second release ever.   Wisham first hit the scene after posting a demo of “Pain Won't Last” on TikTok and immediately caught the attention of country star Bailey Zimmerman. The rising singer-songwriter was sparked to move to Nashville, ultimately joining Zimmerman on his headlining RELIGIOUSLY. THE TOUR. throughout 2024. Wisham also spent the past year on the road with country artist Josh Ross and writing on Music Row.   Wisham continues to map out a year full of excitement with tour dates and new music. The singer-songwriter's talent drew Tyler Hubbard in during a writing session, leading him to invite Wisham on the road for select dates nationwide this summer. He also recently joined Chase Matthew for a show.   Keep up with his exciting updates on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.

ABOUT BRANDON WISHAM: A powerful new voice in country music, 22-year-old singer/songwriter Brandon Wisham possesses the kind of raw talent that instantly commands the spotlight. Originally from Georgia but raised in Williamston, South Carolina, he grew up as the youngest of seven children and took up guitar as a child, then began playing cover shows in local bars when he was just 15. At 19, he wrote his first-ever song — “Pain Won't Last,” a heartrending track about losing his father to Covid — and quickly landed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and The Core Entertainment. Along with cutting his own version of “Pain Won't Last” for 2023's platinum-certified Religiously. The Album., country superstar Bailey Zimmerman enlisted the rising young musician as support for a major tour that launched in LA in early 2024. After spending much of last year on the road (including a run of dates with Josh Ross) and captivating sold-out rooms with just his soulful vocals and acoustic guitar, Wisham headed into the studio with producer Brandon Hood (Ty Myers, Mackenzie Carpenter). The Nashville-based artist now reveals the full force of his musical prowess on his first series of singles — a deeply personal batch of songs graced with equal parts unfiltered humanity and fiercely hopeful spirit.

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